At the end of the first weekend, Doris Smith 0722 1 (2007 Champ) is in sole possession of first place. One game back, there is a 5-way tie for 2nd. We’re right on your heels, Doris. Enjoy this week. The weekend will be here before you know it…and we’ll be right back at it.
The Commissioner!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
The Madness Continues...
After another day of college basketball, the Graves Family Pool finds Brandon the Beast still in first place…but he’s not alone! He’s in a 4-way tie with The Commissioner, NC Big Ticket’s Dad and Tamieka G-Low End. (Note to self - - Next year, all nicknames will be reviewed by The Commissioner before being allowed in the tournament.)
Others near the top of the list (…only one game behind the leaders) are Doris Smith0722, Jay the Big Shot and Morgan B. This is still anyone’s tournament to win. Well…maybe not anyone (Cam/Jordan)…but we’ll get back to that in a bit.
Before the first tipoff on Saturday, Momma Graves conceded defeat. Her conversation has already turned to next year. “I’ll be ready for you next year.” “I’ll have a new strategy next year.” It’s a shame when some folks fall out before the first weekend is over. It would be nice if everyone could enjoy the entire tournament. Oh well… Good luck next year, Momma Graves!
Speaking of next year, KDarnellAdams 2 and shelbilaurenn1, perhaps you should take a page from Momma Graves’ playbook. …start thinking about next year. If you continue to bother with this year, you’ll only frustrate yourself.
Jodi and Wisemen are on the move. They’re a little more impressive than the day before. (…but who am I kidding…it wouldn’t take much for them to impress me considering they were in the back of the pack. Any forward movement on their part would be impressive.) They have moved up to 14th and 17th place. How does it feel to be in the middle of the pack? How does it feel to be AVERAGE?
It appears the comeback kid (formerly known as the Champion) has taken my advice on changing his nickname. Again, it looked funny for someone who has never won…and usually finds himself toward the bottom of the list to call himself “Champion.” Unfortunately, I don’t think the new nickname (comeback kid) is any more fitting. See...“comeback kid” implies something…a COMEBACK! Ain’t gonna happen. Sorry. Maybe a more appropriate name for Will Banks is “Participant.” You can’t go wrong with that. Think about it…
Last, but not least (…well, actually, she is the least)…Cam. With a whooping 0.7 percentage, Cam is still bringing up the rear. Honestly, I didn’t know ESPN had computers that calculated that low. Come on Cam…see if you can break their computers!
The Commissioner!
Others near the top of the list (…only one game behind the leaders) are Doris Smith0722, Jay the Big Shot and Morgan B. This is still anyone’s tournament to win. Well…maybe not anyone (Cam/Jordan)…but we’ll get back to that in a bit.
Before the first tipoff on Saturday, Momma Graves conceded defeat. Her conversation has already turned to next year. “I’ll be ready for you next year.” “I’ll have a new strategy next year.” It’s a shame when some folks fall out before the first weekend is over. It would be nice if everyone could enjoy the entire tournament. Oh well… Good luck next year, Momma Graves!
Speaking of next year, KDarnellAdams 2 and shelbilaurenn1, perhaps you should take a page from Momma Graves’ playbook. …start thinking about next year. If you continue to bother with this year, you’ll only frustrate yourself.
Jodi and Wisemen are on the move. They’re a little more impressive than the day before. (…but who am I kidding…it wouldn’t take much for them to impress me considering they were in the back of the pack. Any forward movement on their part would be impressive.) They have moved up to 14th and 17th place. How does it feel to be in the middle of the pack? How does it feel to be AVERAGE?
It appears the comeback kid (formerly known as the Champion) has taken my advice on changing his nickname. Again, it looked funny for someone who has never won…and usually finds himself toward the bottom of the list to call himself “Champion.” Unfortunately, I don’t think the new nickname (comeback kid) is any more fitting. See...“comeback kid” implies something…a COMEBACK! Ain’t gonna happen. Sorry. Maybe a more appropriate name for Will Banks is “Participant.” You can’t go wrong with that. Think about it…
Last, but not least (…well, actually, she is the least)…Cam. With a whooping 0.7 percentage, Cam is still bringing up the rear. Honestly, I didn’t know ESPN had computers that calculated that low. Come on Cam…see if you can break their computers!
The Commissioner!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Plano Makes a Play
After Day 2, the Traveling Diva and Brandon the Beast are tied for 1st! As most of you may recall, Big Tex won 3 years ago and Easy E finished near the top last year. Is there something in the water in Plano? How can one family dominate like this? Can they hang on? I don’t think so…it’s only Day 2. I’m sure they will fall…soon.
Last year’s champ, Jernie, is showing what she’s made of. She’s currently tied for 3rd with bone.graves and Jay the Big Shot. Good job, guys.
Yes, the Commissioner is still near the top. Only 2 games behind the leaders, the Commissioner, NC Big Ticket’s Dad, Tamieka G-Low End, kgraves766, KDarnellAdams 2 and Alice the Great are still contenders.
I want to congratulate Morgan B. I left her off of the newbie list yesterday. She is doing very well for her first tournament. Also, I want to send out an apology to Morgan B. Yesterday, Jodi decided to attack her. She made accusations of rule infractions. She even had the audacity to say Cam deserves a prize for completing her own bracket. Really…a prize for pointing? House pets have been known to do better than last place. Get serious. Jodi and her family are becoming less and less relevant with each passing day. Comfortably sitting in 22nd, 24th, 26th and 28th place (out of 28 competitors), the Phillips family is just about done. I am almost certain we won’t hear much more from them after today. Next year, I suggest you guys drive up to Plano to make your picks.
Momma Graves (24th place), as I mentioned on our phone call, please stop calling me to talk smack. If you want to talk crazy, call Jodi, Jordan and/or Cam. They’re the only ones you’re in front of… As a general rule, the lower your ranking, the less you talk. Get it?
The Commissioner!
Last year’s champ, Jernie, is showing what she’s made of. She’s currently tied for 3rd with bone.graves and Jay the Big Shot. Good job, guys.
Yes, the Commissioner is still near the top. Only 2 games behind the leaders, the Commissioner, NC Big Ticket’s Dad, Tamieka G-Low End, kgraves766, KDarnellAdams 2 and Alice the Great are still contenders.
I want to congratulate Morgan B. I left her off of the newbie list yesterday. She is doing very well for her first tournament. Also, I want to send out an apology to Morgan B. Yesterday, Jodi decided to attack her. She made accusations of rule infractions. She even had the audacity to say Cam deserves a prize for completing her own bracket. Really…a prize for pointing? House pets have been known to do better than last place. Get serious. Jodi and her family are becoming less and less relevant with each passing day. Comfortably sitting in 22nd, 24th, 26th and 28th place (out of 28 competitors), the Phillips family is just about done. I am almost certain we won’t hear much more from them after today. Next year, I suggest you guys drive up to Plano to make your picks.
Momma Graves (24th place), as I mentioned on our phone call, please stop calling me to talk smack. If you want to talk crazy, call Jodi, Jordan and/or Cam. They’re the only ones you’re in front of… As a general rule, the lower your ranking, the less you talk. Get it?
The Commissioner!
Friday, March 18, 2011
The Commissioner (...and others) Lead the Pack!
Well boys and girls, that’s how it’s done. After day 1, The Commissioner is on top. Yes, I know…there are others (Brandon the Beast, Morgan B, Tamieka G-low End, bone.graves, NC Big Ticket’s Dad, kgraves 766, Alice the Great, and Jernie) struggling to remain atop the leader board with me…but they’ll find their way out of the top ranking fairly soon. You can bet on it!
I am a bit surprised to see that Doris Smith0722, Big Tex and Easy E have already shown their true colors this early in the tournament. They usually hover around the top for the first weekend. What’s up?
There’s something to be said for “premature celebration.” (No…not the other thing. Keep your minds out of the gutter.) With regard to premature celebration…DON’T DO IT! Yesterday, I received a call from Jay G Big Shot. Since he was in first place he thought he needed to walk me through his thinking on how to fill out a bracket. Thanks Jay. Enjoy the view from 10th place. Momma Graves was another one who felt the need to contact the Commissioner. She’s usually a bottom feeder…she starts at the bottom and stays at the bottom for the entire tournament. Yesterday (day 1), mid-day, she was in the middle of the pack. From the smack she was talking, you would have thought she’d won the entire tournament. As Lee Corso would say… “Not so fast Momma Graves. Not so fast.” Keep doing what you do, and you’ll soon be back at home…with Jordan and Cam. Enjoy 18th place today. It won’t get any better. (NOTE - - Dt Graves 42 and NC Big Ticket 1 are currently tied with their Grandmother. What does that tell you? Enough said.)
Speaking of 18th place, hello Wisemen. First of all, are you representing more than one person? Will someone help him with a nickname next year…please? If you will recall, before the tournament began, Wisemen sent a note to us referring to the trophy and how it should be in Katy, Texas. I just took a look at your family…18th (you and Jodi), 24th (Corbin) and 27th (Cam) won’t get it done. Sorry. Thanks for playing. Now go sit in the corner.
Will Banks (…or should I say, Champion?) I see you’re in 24th. One of two things needs to happen. Either you need to make a dramatic comeback…OR you need to change your name. Put some thought into it and get back to me.
Traveling Diva and KDarnellAdams 2…I have no problem with you…yet. Just stay where you are and everything will be ok.
A quick shout out to the newbies: alexstower 1, shelbilaurenn1, Ali and KeenanDaGreat 27. Welcome to the pool. As you can see, you have to earn your keep around here. Step it up!
Day 2. Bring it!!
The Commissioner!
I am a bit surprised to see that Doris Smith0722, Big Tex and Easy E have already shown their true colors this early in the tournament. They usually hover around the top for the first weekend. What’s up?
There’s something to be said for “premature celebration.” (No…not the other thing. Keep your minds out of the gutter.) With regard to premature celebration…DON’T DO IT! Yesterday, I received a call from Jay G Big Shot. Since he was in first place he thought he needed to walk me through his thinking on how to fill out a bracket. Thanks Jay. Enjoy the view from 10th place. Momma Graves was another one who felt the need to contact the Commissioner. She’s usually a bottom feeder…she starts at the bottom and stays at the bottom for the entire tournament. Yesterday (day 1), mid-day, she was in the middle of the pack. From the smack she was talking, you would have thought she’d won the entire tournament. As Lee Corso would say… “Not so fast Momma Graves. Not so fast.” Keep doing what you do, and you’ll soon be back at home…with Jordan and Cam. Enjoy 18th place today. It won’t get any better. (NOTE - - Dt Graves 42 and NC Big Ticket 1 are currently tied with their Grandmother. What does that tell you? Enough said.)
Speaking of 18th place, hello Wisemen. First of all, are you representing more than one person? Will someone help him with a nickname next year…please? If you will recall, before the tournament began, Wisemen sent a note to us referring to the trophy and how it should be in Katy, Texas. I just took a look at your family…18th (you and Jodi), 24th (Corbin) and 27th (Cam) won’t get it done. Sorry. Thanks for playing. Now go sit in the corner.
Will Banks (…or should I say, Champion?) I see you’re in 24th. One of two things needs to happen. Either you need to make a dramatic comeback…OR you need to change your name. Put some thought into it and get back to me.
Traveling Diva and KDarnellAdams 2…I have no problem with you…yet. Just stay where you are and everything will be ok.
A quick shout out to the newbies: alexstower 1, shelbilaurenn1, Ali and KeenanDaGreat 27. Welcome to the pool. As you can see, you have to earn your keep around here. Step it up!
Day 2. Bring it!!
The Commissioner!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Let the 2011 Madness Begin!
Welcome to the 9th Annual Graves Family Pool! Some of you have created your accounts and filled in your brackets. Others are still trying to develop a bracketology strategy. In either case, I am looking forward to a very competitive tournament. (One correction to note - - In my e-mail, I stated that you must have your bracket completed by Tuesday's tipoff. That is incorrect. Brackets must be completed before tipoff on Thursday.)
Before we get started, Jay Graves has developed a list of rules for March Madness. As the Commissioner, I now sanction these rules as a part of the official governing of the Graves Family Pool. If you have not seen these rules on TheJayGravesReport.com, please review them here:
"1. You can only fill out one bracket! I hate when people show up to work with 10 brackets filled out and look to win the office pool. That's shady and you now it. When the tournament is over this person gallivants around like they really knew something about college basketball. Sorry excuse for a sports fan!!!
2. Don't fill out your kids bracket! If he or she can't talk or walk they can't participate. That's final. I get tired of losing to some kid that's 13 months old.
3. Don't pick the freaking teams based on the uniforms! If you haven't watched the games to this point just say that you don't know and bow out gracefully.
4. Don't try to change your bracket once your final four teams lose! I get tired of the guy that picks a certain team to make it to the Final Four and then on Friday he's got somebody else on his bracket because they're already out.
5. Don't show up to the sports bar on Thursday talking trash or wearing your team logo if your school isn't in the tournament. You're on punishment for crying out loud!! If your school sucks then you have to stay at home.
6. Don't install that stupid software with the fake graphs on it to try to fool your boss when he walks past your computer. He knows that your watching the games because he is. Just keep it real and order pizza and go to the conference room and watch it together.
7. Don't get on Facebook lying about being at the games. Who cares?
8. If you win the bracket challenge and get the traveling trophy don't try to keep the stupid thing! Return it next year and I mean it!!
9. Don't call in sick Thursday and Friday you'll look stupid! Trust me.
10. Finally, don't spend the next twenty four hours asking folks who's your Final Foul teams so you can pick yours. This is an independent project tonight. No cheating!" Jay Graves
Good luck to all!
The Commissioner!
Before we get started, Jay Graves has developed a list of rules for March Madness. As the Commissioner, I now sanction these rules as a part of the official governing of the Graves Family Pool. If you have not seen these rules on TheJayGravesReport.com, please review them here:
"1. You can only fill out one bracket! I hate when people show up to work with 10 brackets filled out and look to win the office pool. That's shady and you now it. When the tournament is over this person gallivants around like they really knew something about college basketball. Sorry excuse for a sports fan!!!
2. Don't fill out your kids bracket! If he or she can't talk or walk they can't participate. That's final. I get tired of losing to some kid that's 13 months old.
3. Don't pick the freaking teams based on the uniforms! If you haven't watched the games to this point just say that you don't know and bow out gracefully.
4. Don't try to change your bracket once your final four teams lose! I get tired of the guy that picks a certain team to make it to the Final Four and then on Friday he's got somebody else on his bracket because they're already out.
5. Don't show up to the sports bar on Thursday talking trash or wearing your team logo if your school isn't in the tournament. You're on punishment for crying out loud!! If your school sucks then you have to stay at home.
6. Don't install that stupid software with the fake graphs on it to try to fool your boss when he walks past your computer. He knows that your watching the games because he is. Just keep it real and order pizza and go to the conference room and watch it together.
7. Don't get on Facebook lying about being at the games. Who cares?
8. If you win the bracket challenge and get the traveling trophy don't try to keep the stupid thing! Return it next year and I mean it!!
9. Don't call in sick Thursday and Friday you'll look stupid! Trust me.
10. Finally, don't spend the next twenty four hours asking folks who's your Final Foul teams so you can pick yours. This is an independent project tonight. No cheating!" Jay Graves
Good luck to all!
The Commissioner!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Duke Wins! Jernie Wins!
Jernie is the 2010 Graves Family Pool Champion! Congratulations, Jernie!
Jodi, say goodbye to the trophy. Wipe it off...pack it up...and ship it out! The Texas reign is over. The trophy will reside in Indiana for the next year. :-)
Thanks to all who participated this year. We'll do it again in 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jodi, say goodbye to the trophy. Wipe it off...pack it up...and ship it out! The Texas reign is over. The trophy will reside in Indiana for the next year. :-)
Thanks to all who participated this year. We'll do it again in 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
...and then there were 2: Easy E vs. Jernie
Well folks, it's come down to this: Butler vs. Duke...Easy E vs. Jernie. If Duke wins, Jernie wins. If Butler wins, Easy E holds on to first place. It's that simple. The rest of you can give it up. I know, I know...a couple of weeks ago I talked about forming a "special olympics-type" pool for Bone's family. Now 3 out of the 4 of them are in the top 5 and have Duke winning the whole thing. Good job, guys...but like I said back in 2003, the only place that matters is first...and that's between Jernie and Easy E! Let's get ready to rumble!!!! Good luck.
The Commissioner!
The Commissioner!
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